Bucharest & Transylvania Castles Tour
From Bucharest to Transylvania: A Tale Hidden Among the Fog
The journey begins in Bucharest, with wide boulevards, grand buildings, and unexpected energy… On one side, the traces of the old Eastern Bloc, on the other, cafes, parks, and a lively nightlife. At first glance, Bucharest doesn’t reveal itself immediately; but after giving it some time, it whispers its story.
As you leave the city, the landscape changes. Straight roads give way to curves, the air cools, and trees become denser. As the Carpathian Mountains draw near, it feels as though a curtain is being drawn back. Transylvania begins.
A grace hidden among the mountains… And before you stands Peleș Castle. Like something out of a fairy tale but real. Wooden details, towers, gardens… Here, you immediately understand why kings chose this as their summer palace. Silent yet majestic.
The road continues, the fog thickens a bit more, and suddenly Bran Castle emerges. Everyone knows it by another name: Dracula's Castle. Reality and legend intertwine here. As you climb the stone stairs, even the sound of the wind becomes part of the tale. Not frightening; mysterious. And remarkably memorable.
Then comes Brașov, a city that brings peace with its medieval square, colorful houses, and the Black Church. Sitting in a café and watching the surroundings, you lose track of time. This is like the heart of Transylvania.
Along the way, there are villages, meadows, horse-drawn carriages, wooden houses…
Modern life seems to be left a bit behind. The most beautiful aspect of Transylvania is that it doesn’t rush.
You didn’t just change locations; you moved from one atmosphere to another. You gathered a little fog, a little history, and a lot of beautiful stories to tell.
This tour is not just about seeing castles, but about feeling old Europe, getting lost among the stone walls, and being able to say when you return home, “I was in another world.”
1 Day Istanbul - Bucharest
On the first day of our trip, we will depart at 19:30 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 20:30 from Mecidiyeköy Oto Ekspertiz, and at 21:30 from İncirli Ömür Plaza. At 22:00, we will leave from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park. We will travel via Edirne to reach the Kapıkule border gate. After completing passport and customs procedures, we will pass through Bulgaria and arrive in Bucharest in the morning.
2nd Day Bucharest
3 Days Bucharest
After breakfast, free time. Our guests who wish can participate in the extra organized Transylvania-Dracula Castle (Sinaia-Bran-Brașov) tour. (55.-Euro) (Castle entrance fees are not included) We will set off towards Transylvania, an important region of Romania. We will visit well-preserved medieval towns. We will tour Peles Castle and Palace in Sinaia, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Then we will see Dracula's Castle in Bran and head to the city of Brașov. We will walk through the old streets of the city, which still retains its medieval appearance, and we will see Piata Sfatului, the Brașov History Museum, the Black Church, and the city walls panoramically. At the end of the tour, we will return to Bucharest. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra during free time in the center of Bran.- You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Rooster Soup, Makara Dessert
Dinner: Will be extra during free time in the center of Bucharest.- You can taste all local delicacies. Guide Recommendation: Tokitura (Meat dish), Mititei (Juicy Meatballs), Crepe Suzette Dessert.
Accommodation: Hotel Interbusiness etc. – Bucharest
Currencies: Romania – Lei ( Average rate 1 Eur – 4.3 lei )
Route: Bucharest – Sinaia (127 km), Sinaia – Bran (50 km), Bran – Brașov (27 km), Brașov – Bucharest (171 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 375 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 20:00
Day 4 Bucharest-Veliko Tarnovo-Istanbul
What's Included
Not Included
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.
- Book Now & Pay Later. · Make your reservation now, pay anytime before the tour starts.